New Saudi city to house 6.5 million people

Saudi Arabian authorities have developed plans to build Al-Faisaliah city, a major economic center designed to expand the holy city of Makkah.

Makkah emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal announced that the project would develop 995,000 housing units and accommodate 6.5 million people by 2050. It will also create 1 million jobs in healthcare, education, technology and services sectors.

The project will reach 2,450 square kilometres, from the Makkah Haram boundary towards the coastline.

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